Dozens turned out for Safe Voices’ vigil for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Sun Journal.
Sabattus man arrested after fleeing two traffic stops in Paris
Daniel R. Laflamme, 54, of Sabattus was arrested Monday morning after pulling away from officers of John Henry Road in Paris.
Rumford man charged with two counts of sexually assaulting Mexico woman
Mark Sturtevant faces two felony counts of gross sexual assault.
Livermore Falls medical marijuana shop burglarized; products and lighters stolen
A front door was broken to gain entry into The Pharm just after 12 a.m. on Sunday at 72 Main St. in Central Plaza.
Eustis man charged in fatal Mexico fire
Elijah Cowper was charged Friday with arson and murder.
Sanford man injured in stabbing at Family Dollar
Police are searching for the suspect, who was described as a man with long hair wearing blue jeans, a backward-facing hat and a multi-colored hoodie.
Ogunquit police say report of shots fired could have been fireworks
Officers responded to a report of at least five gunshots in the area of 67 Main St., near the Hideaway Inn, around 3:50 a.m. Monday. No one was injured.
Man kills wife and daughter in Bath, police say
Michael Bailey, 66, fatally shot his wife and daughter on Sunday morning, according to police. A shelter-in-place order was issued before the suspect was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
Sagadahoc County voters consider criticism from governor, Lewiston commission in vote for sheriff
Both candidates have been criticized for the department’s failure to stop the gunman in the mass shooting. While that has swayed some voters, others said it’s not on their radar.
Rumford man charged in sexual assault of 69-year-old woman
Shortly after midnight Thursday, police were called to a home in Mexico for a report of a sexual assault. The victim was taken to Rumford Hospital where she was examined, treated and later released, police said.